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Pony Saddle Pads & Pony Saddle Blankets

December 9, 2009 by Eileen  
Filed under Pony Tack

The Pony Saddle Pad you need depends on the type of riding you are planning on doing. You can get Western pony saddle pads (also called saddle blankets), if you are a Western rider and English Pony Saddle Pads, if you are an English rider. Of course there are subcategories of English pony [...]

Pony Jumps – Little Jumps for Little Ponies

December 9, 2009 by Eileen  
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If you have ever tried using horse jumps for your pony, you will love these
Burlingham Sports Pony Gates. The little pony gates are only 11″ high! So, the can be set at only 1′0″. There are multiple uses for these pony jumps, including or or pony show ring. These pony jump [...]

Pony Turnout Blankets

December 9, 2009 by Eileen  
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The really cool part about pony blankets is that they typically come in a lot of fun colors, like the
Weatherbeeta Pony Blankets. This makes pony blankets a lot more fun than horse blankets!
Pony turnout blankets can be purchased in three different weights. A medium weight for cold weather, a heavy weight for [...]

How Do You Tell What Size Girth a Pony Wears?

December 8, 2009 by Eileen  
Filed under Pony Tack

Put your saddle on your pony. Use a cloth measuring tape and measure from the second or third billet hole from the bottom to the same hole on the opposite side. The number in inches is the size you will need, regardless of if the saddle is dressage, close contact or all purpose.  You can [...]

Pony Tack Box

December 8, 2009 by Eileen  
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A Pony Tack Box is a easy and simple way to clean up some of your barn mess. Have you ever been in a situation where no matter how much you try you just seem to forget something important at home while traveling with your pony?
If you answered yes to this question you are [...]

Pony Breeds

December 8, 2009 by Eileen  
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Do you want a pony? Who doesn’t?  A good pony is one that is obedient and forgiving.  They have the ability to teach children when it comes to learning about riding and caring for horses.  That’s why ponies can sometimes cost more than horses!
Ponies are a sub-category of light horses, which are mainly used for [...]

Pony Saddle vs. Horse Saddle

December 8, 2009 by Eileen  
Filed under Pony Saddles

Ponies are very special indeed, and they deserve the same love and attention as full sized horses.  Deciding whether you can use a regular size saddle or a pony saddle really depends on your pony.
There are nearly as many varieties of ponies as there are horses.  Some are heavy boned and stocky, while others are [...]

Correctly Fitting Your Pony Saddle

December 8, 2009 by Eileen  
Filed under Pony Saddles

One of the most important things you can do to ensure the health and comfort of you and your pony is not only to select the right saddle but properly fitting that saddle to your pony. Having a bad fit can not only create back ache and muscle pain for the rider, but it also very [...]

Types of Pony Saddles

December 6, 2009 by Eileen  
Filed under Featured, Pony Saddles

When I found myself suddenly needing a pony saddle, I soon realized that they were not that easy to find. I tried my local tack store, but all they had were full size saddles. If I did find a pony saddle, it was usually for the wrong discipline. I created this site [...]